Ive checked everywhere...........Its probably me being daft.........
There is a tap at the boiler that runs down to a pipe...with an open end...
I'm wondering if this could be the drain point...??
Its a combi.............Baxi i think Main 24 E.
the rad is the nearest one to the boiler the first one in the system i think..........in the kitchen...
I didnt know that.
I'm a mechanic and we PTFE threads on a hydraulic system..... :shock: :shock:
I will follow your advice on the draining of the system....(Also have a look online and in the Dis-structions to the boiler)
Then PTFE THE OLIVE....................
Yes...where the pipe goes up to the TRV.
its a nut yes, ive tried nippng it up with a spanner but its still dripping.
Filling up quite a bit now....
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I don't want to Over tighten it and the thread it................!!!
It has to be proper dry to put the PTFE tape on and if i...
I have a Leaking pipe going into the TVR...
Do i have to drain the system to PTFE tape the joint or will just loosing it a bit then wrapping the tape suffice.
Ive been told the system is under at least 1 bar of pressure.
If i have to drain the entire system what is the best way to do...